Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - Colsor cream
Colsor Cream
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
| Tannic Acid BP | 5.00 % w/w |
| Phenol BP | 1.00% w/w |
| Menthol BP | 0.50 % w/w |
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Cream
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Therapeutic indications
For the relief of symptoms of cold sores and sun-blistered lips.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Apply as necessary up to 6 times a day and always at bedtime.
4.3 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
For external use only.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Keep out of reach of children.
If undesirable/unexpected adverse effects occur consult your doctor or pharmacist.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction None stated.
4.6 Fertility, Pregnancy and lactation None stated.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines None stated.
4.8 Undesirable effects
None stated.
4.9 Overdose
4.9 OverdoseNot applicable
5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
5.1 Pharmacodynamic propertiesTannic Acid BP is used for its astringent properties.
Menthol BP relieves itching. It also causes a sensation of coldness, followed by an analgesic effect.
Phenol BP is a disinfectant, effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is active against certain viruses.
5.2
5.3
Pharmacokinetic properties
Not applicable
Preclinical safety data
Not applicable